Risks of Expanding Vector-Borne Disease Transmission in North America

Organizer(s)

• KW

  Kathleen Walker

  Department of Entomology
  University of Arizona
  Tucson, Arizona
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  Michael Riehle

  Professor
  Department of Entomology
  University of Arizona
  Tucson, Arizona

Invasive species of both vectors and pathogens create new disease outbreaks. Climate-driven expansion of existing vector ranges bring diseases to new regions.  The goal of this symposium is to present current research on factors contributing to recent changes in vector-borne diseases, with special focus on mosquito and tick vectors. 

Presentations:

• 9:00 AM – 9:05 AM PT

  Introductory remarks
  

  Presenting Author: Kathleen R. Walker – University of Arizona
• 9:05 AM – 9:25 AM PT

  Emerging ticks and tick-borne pathogens in Lyme disease endemic areas in the United States
  

  Presenting Author: Maria Diuk-Wasser – Columbia University
• 9:25 AM – 9:45 AM PT

  Portrait of a perfect storm: Rocky Mountain spotted fever in Arizona
  

  Presenting Author: Maureen Brophy – University of Arizona
• 9:45 AM – 10:05 AM PT

  Emerging tick and rickettsial pathogens in the southwestern United States: Enhancing surveillance and response through a partner-based approach
  

  Presenting Author: Laura Backus – University of California
• 10:05 AM – 10:20 AM PT

  Break
• 10:20 AM – 10:40 AM PT

  Are entomological indices good predictors of risk for outbreaks of West Nile virus disease?
  

  Presenting Author: Christopher Barker – University of California
• 10:40 AM – 11:00 AM PT

  Assessing Aedes aegypti survival in the Sonoran Desert region
  

  Presenting Author: Michael Riehle – University of Arizona

  Co-author: Teresa Joy – University of Arizona

  Co-Author: Kacey Ernst – University of Arizona

  Co-author: Dawn Gouge – University of Arizona

  Co-Author: Yves Carrière – University of Arizona

  Co-Author: Kathleen R. Walker – University of Arizona
• 11:00 AM – 11:20 AM PT

  What do we do when the outbreak happens: Efficacy of existing mosquito control tools to new arboviral outbreaks
  

  Presenting Author: Kathleen R. Walker – University of Arizona

  Co-author: Michael Riehle – University of Arizona

  Co-author: Daniel Williamson – University of Arizona

  Co-Author: Kacey Ernst – University of Arizona

  Co-author: Dawn Gouge – University of Arizona
• 11:20 AM – 11:40 AM PT

  Perceptions of emerging vector-borne diseases and communicating risks
  

  Presenting Author: Kacey Ernst – University of Arizona
• 11:40 AM – 11:45 AM PT

  Closing remarks
  

  Presenting Author: Michael Riehle – University of Arizona